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How do geologists determine the mineral composition of granite?

April 26, 2017composition determine geologists granite Mineral

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How do geologists determine the mineral composition of granite?

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The minerals are for the most part observable in a coarse grained igneous rock such as granite. If necessary, however, thin slices of rocks are made to be viewable under a microscope that could help identify trace minerals.